This was even after deducting all company operating costs for the revenue share.
For bronze contracts, it was an 80/20 split: 20% for the artist, 80% for the company.
Silver contracts were a 70/30 split, and gold contracts were 50/50.
For platinum contracts, the company would only take a maximum of 30%, with the remaining 70% belonging entirely to the artist.
In short, platinum contracts meant the artist was the most valued eldest son of the management company.
They got priority in selecting resources. Only roles that platinum-signed artists rejected would then be available for gold and silver signed artists to pick up.
It was the ultimate contract that countless artists dreamed of: doing the least work, earning the most money, and having immense freedom.
Since very few artists managed to secure platinum contracts, the five major companies would only have one or two such artists, some not even having any.
Thus, most people were unaware that above gold contracts, which represented A-list stars, there was an even higher tier: platinum contracts.
Jiang Ling, who was naturally unrestrained and loved freedom, naturally wanted to sign a platinum contract upon learning of its existence.
Filming freely, not having to endure slights, and having the company cover any mishaps or clean up messes, it was simply too good to be true.
Upon hearing the words "platinum contract," Ge Ying's expression changed dramatically. "You... you want a platinum contract..."
Jiang Ling nodded emphatically. "Yes, it's something all artists dream of, and I'm no exception."
Ge Ying shook her head. "That's too difficult. Even as the company's vice president, I don't have the authority to decide this. To obtain a platinum contract, one not only needs top-tier traffic, competent acting skills, and high-quality output, but also the simultaneous approval of my brother, the president, and all members of the board of directors."
Jiang Ling was surprised; she hadn't expected platinum contracts to be so difficult to obtain.
For the next hour, they discussed contracts.
Ge Ying mentioned that if Jiang Ling signed a gold contract and later created significant commercial value for the company, she could be upgraded to platinum.
However, Jiang Ling was unwilling to go through such a process and wanted to secure it in one go.
After a moment of silence, Jiang Ling suddenly spoke, "President Ge, can you give me one year?"
"What do you intend to do?"
"I want to use one year to prove to your company that I, Jiang Ling, deserve a platinum contract. If I fail, I will do as you say."
"Alright, one year it is!"
Ge Ying didn't know where Jiang Ling's confidence came from, but she was happy to give her this time to prove herself.
After all, it was a win-win situation for Liuyun Media.
If Jiang Ling could prove her capabilities, there was no harm in offering her a platinum contract.
If she failed, signing the gold contract would still mean acquiring a talented individual.
Jiang Ling smiled brilliantly. "I will prove myself."
Ge Ying also smiled. "I'm also looking forward to you surprising me!"
Afterward, Ge Ying added Jiang Ling's contact information and left.
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Hengdian.
"Director Guan, I've found a top female star who might be suitable for the lead role."
A man, holding his phone, said excitedly to the well-maintained middle-aged noblewoman in front of him.
"Xiao Xu, I've already told you. I despise traffic stars with no acting skills. What's the point of being a top star if the acting is terrible? No matter how much traffic they have, I don't want them. I'd rather not film this movie than let these industry cancers tarnish the masterpiece left behind by Elder Liang before his passing."
Upon hearing the words 'top female star,' the middle-aged noblewoman's elegant face immediately darkened.